Today’s IT leaders are no longer just operators. They’re strategists
and deal-makers. According to a recent report on the state of today’s IT leader published by The Work Innovation Lab, a think tank by Asana, there’s been a dynamic shift in today’s IT environment away from traditional IT roles toward strategic partnership roles.

Effective communication lies at the heart of a thriving organization. From one-on-one conversations with co-workers to general announcements and company updates, it’s safe to say that communication keeps the workplace going. Over time, the dynamics of workplace communication have evolved. Employees from diverse backgrounds want to be recognized and acknowledged. That’s why there’s presently a due emphasis on inclusion in workplace communication.

Human Resources (HR) is an ever evolving discipline — thanks to constant advancements of corporate policies and technology, but also because humans are, well, complicated. Great organizations understand the need to adapt and evolve with the demands and expectations of their most valuable resources (employees). That’s where HR tech can make a big impact.

As an IT executive, you’re at the core of the company’s collaboration, working at the intersection of people, processes, and product. And more than likely, you’re not doing it alone. To better understand the IT leader’s pivotal role in driving innovation and operational efficiency across the company, The Work Innovation Lab, a think tank by Asana, recently surveyed and interviewed IT professionals, including top execs from industry leaders like Google, Slack, and Okta.

The conflict between privacy rights and state access to information has become a focal point of legal and ethical arguments in an era when data is important. The Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data, or CLOUD Act, a law with far-reaching repercussions for persons and organizations, is a crucial factor in this ongoing debate. This law changes the game for how data is handled across borders, impacting our privacy and cybersecurity.